10 minutes of silence
A short time later, Bella’s contractions weaken. Silence falls over the delivery room. Mike becomes anxious. Is this normal? Is this a common occurrence before childbirth? Or is something wrong? With no veterinarian present, Mike is the only one who can make a decision. Mike and Jessica go out into the hallway. They buy coffee from a vending machine and sit on a bench. Outside the window it was pitch black and the stars were shining. I’m nervous, Jessica said. Then, at 1:15 a.m., we heard a loud cry from the birthing room.
